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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Information Skills — Grade 8

Goal 2, Objective 2.05

Goal 2

The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.

Objective 2.05

Determine accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness of information resources.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Reading Guides
Groups will develop a Reading Guide for each non-fiction resource book for units in science, social studies, and other curriculum areas. Students will identify useful features each book and where the important information will be found. Reviewing non-fiction features of print resources will familiarize the class with material on reserve for the unit. Overviewing and identifying text features will help students determine how to approach the various formats of text relevant to the topic.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Information Skills and English Language Arts)
By Elizabeth Hubbe.

Lesson plans on the web

Lewis and Clark: A Legacy to Remember
Students design a memorial that illustrates the legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition from a geographic perspective. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Lewis and Clark: Overcoming Obstacles
Using handouts and maps, students discuss the challenges and obstacles the Lewis and Clark expedition faced, focusing on how geographic information can influence a decision. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic